CITY OF HOMER

HOMER, ALASKA

Novak

ORDINANCE 07-16

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA AMENDING HOMER CITY CODE CHAPTER 5.38 TO ADD A NEW SECTION 5 TO ALLOW SENIOR CITIZENS TO FEED CROWS DURING THE WINTER WITHIN THE AREA OF BISHOP’S BEACH CITY PARK.

WHEREAS, During the winter senior citizens have on occasion taken pleasure in feeding crows in the area of Bishop’s Beach City Park; and

WHEREAS, There is a resident crow population in the City limits; and

WHEREAS, This winter feeding appears to eliminate some of the need for aggressive feeding behavior by crows in the Central Business District; and

THEREFORE, This winter activity linking senior citizens with nature in their later years should be allowed.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF HOMER ORDAINS:

Section 1. A new Section 5 of Chapter 5.38 of the Homer City Code is hereby enacted to read as follows:

Section 5. Whereas, senior citizens have taken pleasure in feeding crows during the winter within the area of Bishop's Beach City Park, and this occasional activity has not created and offensive nuisance to the City, so therefore it should be understood that this activity will be permitted.

Section 2. This ordinance is of a permanent and general character and shall be included in the City Code. 

PASSED AND ENACTED by the Homer City Council this _____ day of ____________, 2007.

CITY OF HOMER

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JAMES C. HORNADAY, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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JO JOHNSON, CMC, CITY CLERK

Introduction:

Public Hearing:

Second Reading:

Effective Date:

Ayes:

Noes:

Abstain:

Absent:

Reviewed and approved as to form and content:

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Walt E. Wrede City Manager                                     Gordon Tans, City Attorney

Date: ______________________                               Date: _____________________

Fiscal Note: N/A